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Boil:
The rate at which boils heal has to do with whether all the pus is released and the area can stay clean and dry. I recommend sits baths or epsom salt water soaks, always see your physician when in doubt about healing infections.
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Sit n soak:
If you have a bath tub at home sit an soak in warm bath for about 15-20 minutes. Best if done at least twice a day. Other option is applying a clean wet hot compress to the area. Reapply when it cools and repeat. Wear cotton underwear during the day and no underwear at night to bed.
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Long time:
As an infection is allowed to progress, there will be more redness, heat, pain, swelling, and eventually drainage. You may more immediately have your problem taken care of by going to your pcp, having the area numbed, lance and drain the boil, and start on oral antibiotics. You have suffered enough with conservative care -- it's probably time to go on to more definitive treatment.
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Typically :
Typically these types of lesions on the vagina occur not too long after shaving or can occur from small cuts on the vagina due to scratching or other minor trauma. You will need antibiotic treatment if this is in fact what you have. Please see a doctor for an examination in order to confirm this diagnosis.
Best of luck.
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Bartholin gland cyst:
Bartholin gland duct cysts are fairly common and result from blockage of the gland opening and subsequent accumulation of fluid and debris. These cysts can sometimes get infected and cause an abscess. They are treated in several different ways including incision and drainage or a procedure called a marsupialization. Discuss this with your doctor.
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